Please join us in celebrating our 2024 retirees and years of service awardees.
It is said that "it takes a village to raise a child" and USD 446 has some of the best villagers!
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Please see flyer for summer food program details.
USD 446 wishes to take this time to thank our our district school nurse, Jennifer Denney, and all of our nursing support personnel! Our kids need you!
USD 446 has the best teachers supporting students every day! Please join us in thanking a teacher today!
USD 446 would like to take this time to recognize all of the individuals who choose to work in in our food service department to support kids every day!
USD 446 is lucky to have principals who hustle every day to provide the best possible environment for students and staff. On National School Principal Day please join us in thanking these tireless individuals: Riley: Marci Gray; Eisenhower: Dustin Woodward; Jefferson: Noel O'Kane, IMS: Carmen Chism, and IHS: Kurt Seiler
We'd like to take the time during National Volunteer Recognition Week to thank each and every community member who volunteers in some capacity to support USD 446 students and staff. From local businesses that routinely support our endeavors to individuals who volunteer their time in our schools--THANK YOU! "It takes a village to raise a child."
Everyone knows how important a role administrative professionals play. We couldn't be more thankful for the exemplary individuals who fill these roles for us in USD 446 Independence Public Schools!
Every Step Counts
Wilson County Suicide Prevention Walk
April 27, 2024
10 AM - 12 PM
Fredonia High School Track
Don't miss Saturday in the Park, May 4 beginning at 8:30! Click here to register!
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Independence/SaturdayInThePark5k
FREE SUMMER STEM ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: Every student deserves access to a better future. That's why Verizon in partnership with the ICC Fab Lab has launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program--an engaging hands-on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship, and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. No prior knowledge or experience required. This program will take place in person. Lunch will be provided, it is FREE to all middle school students, and transportation will be provided in varying locations. For more information contact Carrie Agosto at vilachievers@gmail.com. To register go to:https://nacce.formstack.com/forms/2022_2023_vilsap_registration_form_copy_copy_19.
Parents/Guardians: This is the last week of Spring State Assessments, the results of which are one way your child's teachers analyze the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Please help your child prepare by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time to school. Thank you so much for your support!
During National Library Week, April 7th-13th, we'd like to thank our school librarians who have a primary focus to instill the love of reading in every child that passes through our doors.
Eisenhower: Amy Bales
Jefferson: Carin Barwick
IMS/IHS: Brenda White
On Paraprofessional Recognition Day and always, we hope our paras know how much we appreciate all they do!
April 1st-5th is National Assistant Principal's Week, and we KNOW we have the best in Independence! A huge thank you to our assistant principals who rise to the challenge and love our kids Every. Day.
Eisenhower: Lisa Paige
Jefferson: Haley Barker
IMS: Sam Carnes
IHS: Marcus Lanning & Michael McCambridge
Parents/Guardians: In the coming weeks students will be completing Spring assessments. These results are one way your child's teachers analyze the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Please help your child prepare by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time to school. Thank you so much for your support!
Parents/Guardians: In the coming weeks students will be completing Spring assessments. These results are one way your child's teachers analyze the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Please help your child prepare by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time to school. Thank you so much for your support!
Parents/Guardians: In the coming weeks students will be completing Spring assessments. These results are one way your child's teachers analyze the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Please help your child prepare by making sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time to school. Thank you so much for your support!
Fun4Fun-Indy Upcoming Race
May 4, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m. on the Oval
The race is sponsored by Run4Fun-indy (a non-profit) promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. The event will also have face painting, games, and other activities for the family. Join us for a morning jog “Saturday in the Park”.
3 race options registration online at RunSignUp:
• 1 Mile fun run $10
• Team relay 5k $25
• 5k Individual race $30
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Independence/SaturdayInThePark5k
The new IMS Esports page is live with all the information guardians and students need to get ready for tournament season. Check it out here: https://www.indyschools.com/o/ims/page/esports
